The Bangui National Forum was held to discuss building structures for justice and reconciliation and placing prerogative on social and economic development to try and secure peace for fair elections to take place. (Photography – g7plus.org)

Thus, finally, there seems to be hope that peace could return to CAR after a long difficult period of political instability and various internal conflicts which can be traced back to its independence in 1960 from France. It has to be seen how far the steps agreed in the Forum would be implemented especially due to the fragmented nature of the armed groups lacking order and command, thus, attracting the risk of not complying with their obligations. In any case, the participation of the various stakeholders, most importantly, the people of CAR in the process of transition from the horrors of the conflict has to be acknowledged, credited and backed since peace has never been so urgent for CAR. Elections for the people in CAR mean more than choosing their representatives; they would signify a hope for long-lasting stability and thus it is in the interests of the international community and each one of us to extend our utmost support to CAR in its quest for becoming a peaceful and democratic country.